Introduction: In a world that strives for inclusivity, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, stands as a beacon of hope a ...
“Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities” (UDID) project
The "Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities" (UDID) project is an initiative implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The project aims to establish a National Database for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and issue ...
Research and Development Scheme: Breaking Barriers and Challenging Stigmas
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities launched a Central sector scheme on "Research on disability-related technology, products, and issues" in January 2015. The primary goals of this scheme are to encourage research in the preve ...
Empowering the Blind: The Braille Press Scheme: Revolutionizing Access to Knowledge
The Central Sector Scheme of "Support for Establishment, Modernization, and Capacity Augmentation of Braille Presses" was initiated in 2014–15 in accordance with the provisions outlined in Article 41 of the Indian Constitution. The primary objective ...